We Writers Listen to Donald Maass and Others. We Do Our Research I follow a blog for writers that is blessed occasionally with a piece by literary agent and author for writers, Read More
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Despite trump, Brilliant Thoughts from Ken Burns The following post focusses on ideas and the brilliance shared by Ken Burns. Who is Ken Burns? Kenneth Lauren Burns Read More
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